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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 239.21, 358.83 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 239.21, 358.83 and 102.25 is: 153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    239.21 : 358.83 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    239.21/358.83 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    239.21x = 358.83 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    239.21x = 36,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,690.37/239.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.38

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